TPS: Fundamentals – LCN Implementation

Automation College

Course Overview

Course Number: PT030 Course Length: 5 Days Areas of emphasis include information about the hardware layout of the various LCN devices including their cabling and interconnections, and practice in identifying component parts and 'building' a simple LCN system.

Course Benefits Attendees are provided with detailed descriptions of the functions of the various LCN device types and they become familiar with database definition and point building in classroom sessions, which are then followed by practical implementation exercises

Who Should Take this Course This 5 day course is designed for plant engineers, project engineers and electrical/instrument tradespeople and provides them with the skills to configure a Local Control Network (LCN) system.

Prerequisite / Skill Requirements Attendees should be qualified electrical/instrument tradespeople or engineers who have gained experience in the configuration/implementation of Distributed Control Systems, preferably Honeywell TDC 2000 Basic Hiway. A knowledge of Disk Operating System would be advantageous

Course Topics Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will:

• Given the various Local Control Network (LCN) devices listed below, be able to identify each piece of equipment. In addition, be able to identify and LCN node by the cards in its chassis. LCN devices included are:

o Hiway Gateway o Network Interface Module & Universal Control

Network o Universal Station o Multiple Chassis History Module o WDA History Module

• Be able to describe the function of the various Printed Wire Assemblies common to all LCN modules, identify the hardware items that are common to all LCN modules, and describe the communication protocol used on the LCN.

• Given a Universal Station (US) and an LCN be able to use the Group and Detail displays to determine a point’s mode, alarm limits, operating limits and ranges.

• Given a Universal Station (US) and an LCN be able to perform point operations including changing setpoints, outputs, modes and building a group.

• Given a Universal Station (US) and LCN, be able to perform the following utility operations from the Command processor:

o List a volume – Assign a volume descriptor o Print a listing – Create a directory o Rename a volume – Copy files o Set a pathname – Copy a Cartridge o Protect and unprotect files - Delete a file o Rename a file - Direct/redirect output

• Given a Universal Station (US) and removable media containing the appropriate startup software, be able to enter check and install the Network Configuration File (NCF) for a Local Control Network (LCN).

• Given a diagram of a UCN and a list of specific Process manager control requirements, be able to enter, load and checkpoint the Network and Box Data Points required to define the UCN.

• Give a diagram of a sample control scheme, be able to enter, load and operate each point in the scheme.

• Be able to build, compile and load an Area Database including the configuration of :

o Unit Assignment o Pathname Catalogue o Group Display o Alarm Annunciate

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TPS: Fundamentals – LCN Implementation